Senior Project Leader - Mission Critical MEP Job at Blue Signal Search, Cedar Rapids, IA

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  • Blue Signal Search
  • Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Description

A leading general contractor in the mission critical construction space is expanding their footprint and seeking a seasoned professional to drive large-scale data center builds. This is a highly visible leadership role for someone with deep mechanical/electrical project management experience who thrives in fast-paced, highly technical environments.

The right candidate will bring strong operational oversight and a deep understanding of complex MEP systems to help deliver world-class, hyper-scale infrastructure projects across the U.S.

What’s In It For You:

  • High-impact leadership role in a top-tier mission critical construction program.
  • Join a well-funded team that’s scaling rapidly in one of the most recession-resistant
  • industries.
  • Competitive compensation, full health benefits, retirement contributions, and bonus
  • potential.
  • Opportunity to work on nationally recognized data center and critical infrastructure
  • projects.

What You’ll Tackle:

  • Own the lifecycle of MEP scopes within mission critical builds, from preconstruction
  • through closeout.
  • Oversee HVAC, electrical, and plumbing contractors and ensure flawless field
  • coordination.
  • Lead internal teams and coordinate with external stakeholders—engineers,
  • subcontractors, and owners—to maintain seamless project delivery.
  • Drive project schedules, control costs, and monitor quality and safety metrics.
  • Deliver status updates and forecasts on project performance, schedule health, and cost
  • variance.
  • Lead bid reviews, subcontractor selections, and negotiations.
  • Manage and approve change orders, payment applications, and vendor invoices.
  • Ensure all close-out documentation is complete, including warranties and record
  • drawings.

What You Bring:

  • 10+ years of experience in commercial construction management with a strong focus on
  • mission critical or large-scale infrastructure builds.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • Background in electrical and mechanical systems management is strongly preferred.
  • Experience managing subcontractors and navigating fast-track build schedules.
  • Familiarity with BIM tools and platforms (Navisworks, Revit, BIM 360, etc.).
  • Comfortable leading cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments.
  • Highly organized, proactive communicator, and sharp problem-solver.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS

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